On Sat, 8 Mar 08, Cate wrote:
I would like some advice on what type of GPS Handheld to buy for
navigational use for my sailboat. I plan to do some cruising to long
island sound, block island, up the hudson etc. Any suggestions would
be appreciated.

Sounds like you're shopping for the same thing I am.
I'm betwixt and between a Garmin Map76 and a Lowrance iFinder H2O.
Either one can be had for around $150.
At the moment, I'm leaning towards the Lowrance.

Rick